Lemony Greek-Style Chicken Meatballs with Feta
These Greek chicken meatballs are moist and tender, with bright lemon, fresh mint, parsley, and dill balanced by tangy feta, garlic, oregano, and a gentle hint of heat. Bake them or cook them in an air fryer, then serve tucked into pita as a sandwich or alongside cool tzatziki for a fresh, satisfying meal.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lemony Greek-Style Chicken Meatballs with Feta, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 37
- Heart Health
- 55
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2
Lightly beat eggs in a large bowl. Stir in bread crumbs, onion, feta, lemon zest and juice, olive oil, mint, parsley, dill, garlic, oregano, salt, and crushed red pepper. Add chicken and mix well.
- 3
Use a 1 1/2 tablespoon scoop to portion mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs. Roll into smooth balls with damp hands. Place meatballs on the prepared baking sheets. Coat meatballs with nonstick cooking spray.
- 4
Bake meatballs until an instant-read thermometer registers 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 20 to 25 minutes.
- Calories 157.13 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 20.52 g Good Source 41%
- Carbohydrate 6.2 g 2%
- Total Fat 5.51 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 1.47 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 89.69 mg High 30%
- Sodium 144.35 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 0.26 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 0.39 g --
- Added Sugars 0.17 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 36.69 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.16 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 45.81 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 16.12 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 1.8 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.16 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Lemony Greek Style Chicken Meatballs with Feta is made with 21 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bread Crumbs, Chicken Breast, Crumbled Feta Cheese, and Dried Lemon Peel. Each serving provides about 157.13 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lemony Greek-Style Chicken Meatballs with Feta made of?
- The main ingredients are Bread Crumbs, Chicken Breast, Crumbled Feta Cheese, Dried Lemon Peel, Dried Oregano. The full list of 21 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lemony Greek-Style Chicken Meatballs with Feta?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 157.13 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lemony Greek-Style Chicken Meatballs with Feta easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 21 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Lemony Greek-Style Chicken Meatballs with Feta healthy?
- Lemony Greek-Style Chicken Meatballs with Feta has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 157.13 calories and 20.52 g of protein, or 41% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 144.35 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.47 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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